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Cistern to pan connection
Greatjob
Posts: 4 Newbie
Am just replacing a Fluidmaster siphon with a new one as the old had stopped working. The close coupled cistern has a 2 1/2 inch hole in the bottom but the gaskets/washers supplied with the Fluidmaster only fit 2 in or 2 1/4 in holes.
Years ago when I fitted the previous one I ended up doing a bodge job (unusual for me) using horse hair and plumbers putty. After a few attempts resulting in a very wet bathroom floor it did work but this time I want to do it properly.
Any suggestions as to what to use or how to do it properly would be gratefully received.
Years ago when I fitted the previous one I ended up doing a bodge job (unusual for me) using horse hair and plumbers putty. After a few attempts resulting in a very wet bathroom floor it did work but this time I want to do it properly.
Any suggestions as to what to use or how to do it properly would be gratefully received.
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Can you not buy some larger washers from the likes of B&Q or similar.0
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Changing your toilet so it takes a 2" siphon would be the most sensible option. Although this sounds like a big job, I can't see that there is any other option to do the job properly.The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.0
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Plumbers Mait might do the trick if you make some big doughnuts of it.0
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Why not just get the correct part for the job? If the fluidmaster doesn't fit why on earth would you buy it?0
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As in post 2, or siliconeANURADHA KOIRALA ??? go on throw it in google.0
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I've never seen a normal cistern that the washers won't fit, are you sure the pan & cistern weren't originally syphonic ?I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.
You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.0
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